SDSASP General Aviation Visitor Survey

1. South Dakota State Aviation System Plan 2010

The South Dakota Department of Transportation recently launched a study to measure the value of South Dakota airports to their communities and to the State. An important part of this study involves surveying passengers. This Airport Visitor Survey is intended to gain an understanding of how visitors use the airports of the State, and the economic benefit that visitors contribute to South Dakota.

Your participation is appreciated and crucial to the success of this study. Your answers to these questions will be held in strict confidence. If you would like to be entered into a drawing to win a $200 voucher for air travel on an airline of your choice, please fill out your name and phone number at the end of the survey. Thank you.

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* 1. Please identify the airport where you received this survey:

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* 2. Are you (check one):

Arriving

Departing

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* 3. With respect to the State of South Dakota, are you a (check one):

Visitor

Resident

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* 4. How many people, including the pilot, were or will be traveling on your plane?

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* 5. What is the purpose of your trip (check one)?

Business

Leisure

Flight Training

Other

Other (please specify)

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* 6. If your trip is business related, please answer the following questions:

What is the major product or service provided by your company?

What is the major product or service provided by the company you are visiting?

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* 7. How many nights did you, or will you spend in South Dakota during this trip?

7 or more

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* 8. If you are staying or have stayed one or more nights, please indicate the type of lodging:

Commercial lodging (Hotel/Motel, Bed & Breakfast, short-term condo rental)

Private residence

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Approximately how much money did you, or will you spend during this trip? Please list only those expenditures made in the State of South Dakota. If traveling as a family or group, please estimate the total expenditures made by everyone.

Lodging:

Food & Beverage

Local Transportation (rental car, taxis, etc.):

Entertainment:

Retail:

Other (Please specify):

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* 10. Are you here for a special event? If so, please identify:

Pheasant Hunting Season

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Other (please specify)

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* 11. How would your trip today have been affected if this airport were not available to you?

Please identify other airport, mode, or destination

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* 12. Please use this space to include any additional comments or recommendations you may wish to bring to our attention.

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* 13. Contact Information for Drawing (Optional)

Name:

Phone:

Thank you for your participation!

If you have any questions regarding this survey, please contact Regan Massey at (517) 321-8334 or by email at regan.massey@meadhunt.com